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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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